i parked at the other end of the park, about a 10 minute walk away. could really hear charlton chanting and making a lot of noise on my way in and i thought this was going to great. first visit for me, a decent little 3rd division ground.
at kick off we all went very very quiet,sporadic singing after but not much - "there's only one rhoys wiggins" and "chris solly solly". first half i don't think any football was played. we were all long ball and their defense mopped everything up. our whole midfield was very non existant. bournemouth looked the more dangerous going forward and seemed to create space where we could not find any.bwp seemed thoroughly disinterested,really not his usual self. guys behind me were moaning about hamer from the second minute and didn't relent till he went off.
we had a couple of chances late in the second half that were blocked and then deep into injury time big yann rose to score. although desperate to celebrate i did think it hadn't crossed the line so instant check with the far lino and he was furiously waving his flag to sinal a goal and the place was mental. big bundle down the front and some guy in a whitish top ran down our line and jumped back into the crowd (jt?)
turned out to be a great day after 90 minutes of dire football. felt sorry for those that left early and missed the celebrations but i guess they got home 5 minutes earlier than they would have so it evens itself out.
Great weekend. Spent Friday and Saturday morning in the same hotel as the team. Thought we were poor but we defend really well even though we looked vulnerable to counter attack and had bit of luck which you need. Our midfielders and forwards were poor and passing was awful. Solly was excellent considering he doesn't get any help from Green. You can't beat a last minute goal!
They were at the Marriott for this game. Had photos with SCP and JJ. Was in the breakfast queue with Wiggins and Hollands. Saw most other players around hotel. Amazing experience.
I saw several Bournemouth players shaking hands with Wiggins after the game, players move on to new clubs, so they have a different attitude to supporters, who hold grudges towards exes. It all looked very friendly out there.
Why do people leave before the end of games, when 1 goal can completely change the whole atmosphere of the day? But then why do people head to the bar with 5 minutes of the 1st half still to go, or come back 5 minutes into the second half. Are they that desperate for rubbish lager?
I saw several Bournemouth players shaking hands with Wiggins after the game, players move on to new clubs, so they have a different attitude to supporters, who hold grudges towards exes. It all looked very friendly out there.
Why do people leave before the end of games, when 1 goal can completely change the whole atmosphere of the day? But then why do people head to the bar with 5 minutes of the 1st half still to go, or come back 5 minutes into the second half. Are they that desperate for rubbish lager?
Completely agree. How can anyone leave a game early if a single goal can still change the result? Would you walk out at the movies before a film finishes?
I have left early plenty of times when we were getting dicked 3-0, 4-1 and obviously getting beaten but never have I left with the result in doubt.
The only people who I can understand doing this are folks who have to get away early for transport reasons.
"Charlton Athletic! We're Top of the League!" Being aired in Walkabout Saturday night, love it. Superb weekend, bumped into a fair amount of fans on the evening out.
Great effort. Bit lucky. Nice sunny day, nice stadium. They're a good club and have really improved from the doomed looking outfit that we trundled over on the opening day. Very good three points.
I saw several Bournemouth players shaking hands with Wiggins after the game, players move on to new clubs, so they have a different attitude to supporters, who hold grudges towards exes. It all looked very friendly out there.
Why do people leave before the end of games, when 1 goal can completely change the whole atmosphere of the day? But then why do people head to the bar with 5 minutes of the 1st half still to go, or come back 5 minutes into the second half. Are they that desperate for rubbish lager?
Completely agree. How can anyone leave a game early if a single goal can still change the result? Would you walk out at the movies before a film finishes?
I have left early plenty of times when we were getting dicked 3-0, 4-1 and obviously getting beaten but never have I left with the result in doubt.
The only people who I can understand doing this are folks who have to get away early for transport reasons.
I travelled with two mates who always do this. Never quite got it when the score is level and anything can happen. As I snagged a spare, we weren't sitting together, but they made their way along the concourse a couple of minutes before the end. I sat in my seat til the 90th and then made my way down, to stand by the tunnel area as they walked out. So glad I stayed as the corner was being taken and then had the two of them run back in to celebrate.
Met up with some other friends after the game and this was definitely the game we all knew we were up. The combination of results just left us all grinning at each other...OUR (ONE) AIM IS TRUE!! ;-)
I know I wasn't there, but people keep saying we were poor and the midfield non-existant. Fair enough.
But nobody seems to have taken into account that Bournemouth played 5 in midfield, in order to outnumber and congest the midfield, thus denying Charlton the space and time on the ball to play our normal game.
The fact that Bournemouth succeeded with this tactic is evident - although it's also testimony that they felt they first had to stop us playing - and that they could only do so by playing 4-5-1 at home!
I know I wasn't there, but people keep saying we were poor and the midfield non-existant. Fair enough.
But nobody seems to have taken into account that Bournemouth played 5 in midfield, in order to outnumber and congest the midfield, thus denying Charlton the space and time on the ball to play our normal game.
The fact that Bournemouth succeeded with this tactic is evident - although it's also testimony that they felt they first had to stop us playing - and that they could only do so by playing 4-5-1 at home!
True but I would like to think we have a tactic that combats this and allows us not the oppo to control possession a little more than we did on Saturday although like you Oggy I was not there.
I know I wasn't there, but people keep saying we were poor and the midfield non-existant. Fair enough.
But nobody seems to have taken into account that Bournemouth played 5 in midfield, in order to outnumber and congest the midfield, thus denying Charlton the space and time on the ball to play our normal game.
The fact that Bournemouth succeeded with this tactic is evident - although it's also testimony that they felt they first had to stop us playing - and that they could only do so by playing 4-5-1 at home!
It was a tough game. Bournemouth played well and were well organised. They didn't give our midfield any room, but Stephens and Hollands kept working away. The defence looked solid throughout besides the gaping hole that opened for Arter near the end, but, that aside, we never really looked like losing. It wasn't a pretty game game, but it was never going to be while it was 0-0. However, we didn't do a lot wrong. I think 0-0 was a fairer scoreline, but credit to Kermogant and Haynes for nipping in and getting the all important goal.
Old bloke next to me did not stop moaning all game. Did not clap once or give any encouragement to the team. Kind of glad he left early and missed the goal.
Can't understand why anyone would make all the effort to whet down there and then be absolutely determined not to enjoy it.
They were at the Marriott for this game. Had photos with SCP and JJ. Was in the breakfast queue with Wiggins and Hollands. Saw most other players around hotel. Amazing experience.
Old bloke next to me did not stop moaning all game. Did not clap once or give any encouragement to the team. Kind of glad he left early and missed the goal.
Can't understand why anyone would make all the effort to whet down there and then be absolutely determined not to enjoy it.
Old bloke next to me did not stop moaning all game. Did not clap once or give any encouragement to the team. Kind of glad he left early and missed the goal.
Can't understand why anyone would make all the effort to whet down there and then be absolutely determined not to enjoy it.
I had three behind me, middle aged to old. One of them looked like a proper trainspotter. Did not stop moaning all game!! Whinging about BWPs effort, Kerm not winning enough headers, Solly occassionally knocking it long even when under pressure then in the next sentence Stephens playing an easy short ball instead of knocking it 20 yards upfield.
Didn't go nuts when we scored, just sat there. Couldn't believe it.
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at kick off we all went very very quiet,sporadic singing after but not much - "there's only one rhoys wiggins" and "chris solly solly". first half i don't think any football was played. we were all long ball and their defense mopped everything up. our whole midfield was very non existant. bournemouth looked the more dangerous going forward and seemed to create space where we could not find any.bwp seemed thoroughly disinterested,really not his usual self. guys behind me were moaning about hamer from the second minute and didn't relent till he went off.
we had a couple of chances late in the second half that were blocked and then deep into injury time big yann rose to score. although desperate to celebrate i did think it hadn't crossed the line so instant check with the far lino and he was furiously waving his flag to sinal a goal and the place was mental. big bundle down the front and some guy in a whitish top ran down our line and jumped back into the crowd (jt?)
turned out to be a great day after 90 minutes of dire football. felt sorry for those that left early and missed the celebrations but i guess they got home 5 minutes earlier than they would have so it evens itself out.
Puts a MASSIVE grin on my face every time. 8-D
Why do people leave before the end of games, when 1 goal can completely change the whole atmosphere of the day? But then why do people head to the bar with 5 minutes of the 1st half still to go, or come back 5 minutes into the second half. Are they that desperate for rubbish lager?
Powell keeps telling the players "get the three points, we havnt dont anything yet" Fantastic stuff...
So good..
I have left early plenty of times when we were getting dicked 3-0, 4-1 and obviously getting beaten but never have I left with the result in doubt.
The only people who I can understand doing this are folks who have to get away early for transport reasons.
I travelled with two mates who always do this. Never quite got it when the score is level and anything can happen. As I snagged a spare, we weren't sitting together, but they made their way along the concourse a couple of minutes before the end. I sat in my seat til the 90th and then made my way down, to stand by the tunnel area as they walked out. So glad I stayed as the corner was being taken and then had the two of them run back in to celebrate.
Met up with some other friends after the game and this was definitely the game we all knew we were up. The combination of results just left us all grinning at each other...OUR (ONE) AIM IS TRUE!! ;-)
Fair enough.
But nobody seems to have taken into account that Bournemouth played 5 in midfield, in order to outnumber and congest the midfield, thus denying Charlton the space and time on the ball to play our normal game.
The fact that Bournemouth succeeded with this tactic is evident - although it's also testimony that they felt they first had to stop us playing - and that they could only do so by playing 4-5-1 at home!
WE ARE UP!
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/9569102.Cherries__Powell_believes_Bradbury_can_turn_fortunes_around/?ref=eb
Can't understand why anyone would make all the effort to whet down there and then be absolutely determined not to enjoy it.
;-0
;o)
Didn't go nuts when we scored, just sat there. Couldn't believe it.